Carencro is a Cajun French word for "carrion crow." The area was once home to large flocks of buzzards that roosted in the Bald Cypress trees.
Just west and a little north of Baton Rouge and New Orleans lies the charming town of Carencro
Carencro is a Cajun French word for "carrion crow." The area was once home to large flocks of buzzards that roosted in the Bald Cypress trees.
Just west and a little north of Baton Rouge and New Orleans lies the charming town of Carencro. Being in the heart of the Acadiana region, Carencro enjoys the relaxed lifestyle and unique culture only found in the Deep South. The area offers the best of the scrumptious cuisine, engaging music, extraordinary atmosphere and unequaled hospitality of Southern Louisiana. You will have the best of the suburban life in Carencro, yet you will also have access to great outdoor activities such as boating on Lake Pontchartrain, biking and hiking. In addition, the town's 7,526 residents (2010 U.S. Census) enjoy the typical urban amenities with access to the sultry milieu that encompasses Lafayette, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. With so many choices, you will be certain to settle into your own desired lifestyle easily and quickly here.
While you search for the perfect apartment for rent or duplex for rent, you will get a good feel for the charm of this town. Rest assured that organizing, packing and loading the truck will be the hardest parts of moving to Carencro. You have excellent access from Interstate 10, which runs just south of Carencro through Lafayette, and joins the town to Baton Rouge and New Orleans. From there, you take Hwy 167 that directly through the town. Although small, you can hop on or off a highway quickly and avoid any back roads.
Your Rental Home Choices
You may wonder whether Carencro has an adequate selection of rental homes from which to choose. Yes, the small town does have an excellent array of rentals. The estimated median household income is lower than the median income for Louisiana. You can choose from small city apartments with one or two bedrooms, or look for larger apartment homes with greater square footage. Currently, the vacancy rate is around 19 percent, making it a great renters market!
Best Seasons to Move
Generally, Carencro has mild weather, although you may want to avoid moving in the rainy seasons such late winter and early spring. However, any month of the year should work. As with most real estate markets, certain dates will affect the availability of trucks and moving companies. You will want to plan around the school year and holidays if possible. While travel and moving may be easier in summer, certain months in the winter may give you better rates. Since Carencro has temperate seasons, you do not have to worry about snow or severe storms, and moving in winter could save you money.
Charm and allure best describe Carencro, and if international cuisine piques your palate, this is the place to live. However, if hanging out and sharing with the neighbors is closer to your style, then the Carencro Mercredi Show begins in April with outdoor concerts and opportunities to picnic under the stars. Many of the homes were built between 1970 and 2000, so the neighborhoods are modern and new. In addition, a large majority of the residences are 3 and 4 bedrooms, which gives you a great selection of larger house rentals.
Apartment Communities in Carencro
In addition to having many rentals available, Carencro has some unique apartment complexes with units that look more like town homes with verdant gardens and open community spaces.
Grande Pointe Apartments
This complex offers a pet friendly community, and The Reserve at Squirrel Run has a pool, clubhouse, playground and barbecue area for residents.
Armentine Cove
Armentine Cove has larger apartment homes with 3 and 4 bedroom units that are set apart like single family homes with yards.
Carencro boasts a great walkability score of 55, although you will need a car or other form of transportation to get to other areas like Baton Rouge. With the open spaces and access to the Acadiana Park Mountain Bike Trails project nearby, biking and hiking are favorites in Carencro. If you are looking to hang out in the evening, Veronica's Caf̩ serves barbecue in a relaxing venue, or you could try King Wok Chinese Buffet and La Hacienda Express Mexican. Either establishment is perfect after a long day at work or exploring the delights of the Acadiana culture.
